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BOSTON (AP) — Hollywood actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin were charged along with at least 40 other people Tuesday in a scheme in which wealthy parents bribed college coaches and insiders at testing centers to help get their children into some of the most elite schools in the country, prosecutors said. ‘‘These parents are a catalog of wealth and privilege,’’ U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling said in announcing the $25 million federal bribery case. Those charged included several athletic coaches. Prosecutors said parents paid an admissions consultant from 2011 through last month to bribe coaches and administrators to label their children as recruited athletes, to alter test scores and to have others take online classes to boost their children’s chances of getting into schools. ‘‘For every student admitted through fraud, an honest and genuinely talented student was rejected,’’ Lelling said. The racketeering conspiracy … [Read more...] about Actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman charged in college admissions bribery case

Associated Press Published 11:57 AM EDT Mar 12, 2019 Boston – Actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are among at least 40 people indicted in a sweeping college admissions bribery scandal. Loughlin appeared in the ABC sitcom “Full House,” and Huffman starred in ABC’s “Desperate Housewives.” Both were charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud in indictments unsealed Tuesday in federal court in Boston. Court documents say Huffman paid $15,000 that she disguised as a charitable donation so her daughter could partake in the college entrance cheating scam. Court papers say a cooperating witness met with Huffman and her husband at their Los Angeles home and explained the scam to them. The cooperator told investigators that Huffman and her spouse “agreed to the plan.” Huffman is married to actor William H. Macy. Messages seeking comment have been left with representatives for Huffman and Loughlin. … [Read more...] about Actors Felicity Huffman, Lori Loughlin charged in college admissions case

BOSTON (AP) — Actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are among at least 40 people indicted in a sweeping college admissions bribery scandal. Loughlin appeared in the ABC sitcom ‘‘Full House,’’ and Huffman starred in ABC’s ‘‘Desperate Housewives.’’ Both were charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud in indictments unsealed Tuesday in federal court in Boston. Court documents say Huffman paid $15,000 that she disguised as a charitable donation so her daughter could partake in the college entrance cheating scam. Court papers say a cooperating witness met with Huffman and her husband at their Los Angeles home and explained the scam to them. The cooperator told investigators that Huffman and her spouse ‘‘agreed to the plan.’’ Huffman is married to actor William H. Macy. Messages seeking comment have been left with representatives for Huffman and Loughlin. Close The biggest … [Read more...] about Actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin charged in college admissions bribery case

Share Tweet Email Share: Share Tweet Email EMBED <> More Videos <iframe width="476" height="267" src="https://abc7news.com/video/embed/?pid=23374" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Share: Share Tweet Email WABC BOSTON -- Actresses and chief executives are among 50 people arrested in a nationwide college admissions cheating scam, authorities announced Tuesday. EMBED >More News VideosThe suspects allegedly paid bribes of up to $6 million to get their kids into elite colleges, including Yale, Stanford, Georgetown and USC. According to charging documents, actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are among those involved facing charges. The suspects allegedly paid bribes of up to $6 million to get their kids into elite colleges, including Yale, Stanford, Georgetown and USC. In most cases, the students did not know their admission was contingent on a bribe. University athletic … [Read more...] about Felicity Huffman, Lori Loughlin among actresses, CEOs charged in alleged college admissions scam